Centrelink youth allowance payments?
Hi Lyra, my name's Rahul and I work at the Department of Human Services in a team responding to enquiries about Centrelink through social media sites like this one. The partnered rate depends on whether you and/or your partner are considered dependent or independent for Youth Allowance. The partnered rate of Youth Allowance (no children) is currently $388.70 per fortnight (rate correct at date of posting). This amount is per person. There's more info about independence on the Centrelink website here; http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/ya_independent.htm You can also use the online estimator here; http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/online_estimators.htm You can enter your circumstances and it will give you an idea of what you may be entitled to. You can call the Youth and Students line on 13 2490 for more info. Hope that helps
How much allowance do your parents give you per week/ or how much do you give your kids per week?
I'm 14 and I don't get an allowance. I just get paid for doing extra things for example mowing the lawn, raking leaves, etc. If you are a parent fill this out answering what you give your kid. If your a teen/kid answer the questions as they are. Please fill this out: Do you get an allowance: No. How much do your parents make a year: My parents make a combined salary of 80K (80,000) How much allowance do you get a week: 0 Do you have to buy gas and clothes with your allowance: I don't get an allowance. Do you do chores for your allowance: I don't get an allowance.
AUSTRALIA: How much youth allowance/centrelink would I get?
Hi Julia, I'm Marian, I work for Centrelink. There are a few factors that effect your eligibility for Youth Allowance. When you apply, you'll be assessed as being dependent or independent. If you're dependent, your eligibility will be effected by your parent/guardian's income and assets. Being considered independent means you'll be exempt from the Parental Means Test. The criteria for being considered independent are listed on this page; http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/ya_independent.htm A really handy link is the online estimator. You can put in the details of what you think your situation might be and it will give you an idea of what you're eligible for. Check it out here; http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/online_estimators.htm If you're studying, you can start your claim on the Centrelink website by registering for online services here; http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/online_services/registration_help.htm You can also give Centrelink a call on 13 2490. There's more info about the Youth Allowance payment here; http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/youth_allow.htm Hope that helps.
How am I able to claim youth allowance?
Hi elowyn1, my name's Elise and I work for Centrelink in a team answering questions on sites like Yahoo Answers. Before you make a claim, you might like to use the Online Estimator function on the Centrelink website to estimate whether you are eligible for Youth Allowance. The Online Estimator here: http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/online_estimators.htm If you're studying full-time or undertaking a full-time Australian Apprenticeship, you can make a claim for Youth Allowance online on the Centrelink website. You can read about how to make a claim here: http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/ya_claim.htm In the online claim, you’ll be asked questions about your circumstances, including the bank account you would like to have payments made to, and your tax file number. Once you submit your claim you’ll need to provide Centrelink with some documentation. This will include proof of identity and information about your income and assets. You may also need to provide information about your parents income and assets. You’ll need to submit these, and any other forms or documentation Centrelink asks you for, within 14 days. If you can’t provide the information within 14 days, contact Centrelink to let us know when it will be available. The sooner you provide these documents, the sooner your claim can be assessed. Hope this is helpful!
How do I become eligible for youth allowance in Australia?
The travel time to my high school was 1.5 hours each way. I'd catch the bus at 6:45am, and not be home til 5pm. We lived in an area that was very sparsely populated, and there were a lot of kids on the bus route who had a long transit time, but me and my sister were end of the line.My best friend in high school lived at one of these little stop-offs on our route. He lived probably only about 30mins from school on an ordinary day with ordinary traffic.One day, he wasn't on the bus. I met him at school and he told me he’d gotten emancipation from his parents and was living in a house in the town our school was in - now he only had to walk about 10mins to school.Apparently, his parents had to sign a statement saying they would no longer support him, and as he was going to an elective school, Centrelink apparently was obliged to support him. I have no idea what other repercussions there were for his parents, but this guy was incredibly intelligent. He could sort anything out.I had an awesome mum and could never imagine asking her to emancipate me, so I thought ‘good for you, bestie!…’ and we went on with our lives.The place where he lived had a population of about 40. The place where I lived, maybe 100.If you're under 21, you need to fulfil certain criteria to be considered ‘independent’. Technically, your parents are responsible for you until you become responsible for yourself by either turning 22, or earning enough money to support yourself - that means working full time for at least 18 months in a two year period.If you live in a rural or remote area, you can also qualify for youth allowance, because there aren't the same opportunities to study or gain independence through work in these places.You can also gain independent status if you can't live at home - this is mainly for extreme circumstances such as family violence.The best thing to do is speak to Centrelink.
My Mother claims my Youth Allowance? SOMEONE REPLY PLEASE!!!!!?
Hi Jake Not sure what the law is in Australia. Being u r 17 and all. I don't understand y it goes into ur mom's account. My suggestion is contact the Youth Aloowance and find out if the funds can be transfered into an account for u and u alone. If u must be 18 ask if it can be done in trust fund. Of course u r living with her and there are expenses such as room, board and utilities. Still as a parent she should be providing that for u regardless. $20 isn't very much at all. I would sit her down try in an adult fashion explaining ur needs + how clothing school supplies etc. Are necessities for u. Not her habits for u to support. That is what the youth allowance is for and if she doesn't comply speak to someone at The Youth Allowance office that can advise on what can be done without u losing ur allowance. If they have website find out all u can to help ur cause. If all else fails get a job + become ur own man Hold onto the bank statement. That is ur proof as what is rightfully yours. When u r of age present it to her and request ur money. If she doesn't comply then. Take her butt to court. Seems extreme but may be a last resort. Best of luck to u. Happy 2012!
Is it normal that my parents often make me pay for my own food? I’m 18
You are an adult. It is very acceptable to pay your own way. When I came home from College for a visit I stopped at the store. But, I started working at 15. I raised my children to be very independent…they did serious chores from 4…they earned their allowance. We discussed what extras they had to pay for. My kids were all athletes and attended Sports camps. That was something the Grandparents supported and would pay for. There is a Summer Camp near us called E.A.R.T.H. Camp. A survival skills/campout. Our kids relished in it. Our oldest son became a Counselor and worked numerous sessions so he got paid for being there. My daughter started babysitting for people when she was 14–15….made some pretty good money doing that. She had always played sports so she became a Referee for the Youth Leagues…made good money doing that. She always had money in her pocket…bought her first car…nothing fancy.
Can I claim HRA exemption for paying rent to parents living in a different city than the city I work in?
HRA can be claimed only in respect of one residential accommodation in occupation of the asseesse. Thus it is common logic that House rent allowance will be paid to the employee for residential accomodation which is in the same city as the employer.Moreover section 10(13A) says that accomodation should be occupied by the assessee which means that assessee should occupy for the purpose of his employment.Frequent visits to your parents house doesnt mean you are occupying the accomodation. Thus you HRA is exempt only for rent paid for Pune residence
How do you deal with parents who demand to be paid back all the money that they have spent on you since birth?
You have my sympathy. My own parents definitely earned much more than average, yet did not do what is "normal" in the US, namely save up for their kids' college education. My mother came from a poor family, likely had a very wretched upbringing and was a very angry, resentful person. She told me "why should we pay for your education, no one paid for ours?". As it turned out, as a young teen, I received a fairly large insurance settlement from an awful accident which nearly killed me, and so was able to afford university tuition. The reaction of my mother was "Thank goodness you had all that money, how else could we have paid for your education?". I offered to lend my younger brother the money for his tuition, but he declined.Now she is in a nursing home, and probably won't be around much longer. I still love her, because she is my mother and yes she did look after us when we were young.My own son lives in western Europe, where tuition is not a big issue, and still has two years until university. I support him as best I can, because it is better to learn from others' mistakes than it is to pass them on down the line.